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Powdery fire-extinguishing agent, and process for its preparation

US4346012A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 1980
Grant dateAug 24, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62D1/0014
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A powdery fire-extinguishing agent containing a powder as main ingredient and a powder as adjuvant, both or one of said powders being treated with an organofluorine compound which has a fluoroalkyl group containing 3 to 20 carbon atoms, which has a major transition temperature of 20.degree. C. or higher and a fluorine content of 5% by weight or more, which is insoluble in water and insoluble or sparingly soluble in a combustible liquid, and which has oil repellency; and a process for preparation thereof.

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